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At.conf25, we took a bold step forward—introducing the concept of MachineGPT, which brings the power of generative AI to one of the most overlooked resources: machine data. MachineGPT speaks the language of machines. Just like ChatGPT learned the grammar of words and sentences to understand questions and respond in human language, MachineGPT can learn the hidden “grammar” of how systems behave through machine data.

Previously, I wrote about how debugging, whether done by humans or AI powered tools, depends on context. Without it, even the most capable systems can only tell you what code is broken, but not why it broke. Now that AI can access the same depth of context developers rely on (stack traces, traces, logs, commits, and code), the way we build and operate software is changing. We’re moving from an era of monitoring to one of reasoning.

InfluxDB Cloud Dedicated provides hosted and managed InfluxDB Cloud clusters in a single-tenant environment and is optimized to handle high write and query loads. Today, InfluxData is releasing a visual overhaul and new features for its Admin UI. Among the recent updates are live observability for customer clusters, overhauled site navigation, and improved visibility into table schemas.

As you may have noticed, Sentry just got a major glow-up. For too long our product looked like boring enterprise software, while our brand screamed bold and irreverent. No more. From this moment forward our product now matches the vibe you’ve come to expect from us. The result is something that’s more vibrant, more tactile, and more Sentry. Welcome to the S.C.R.A.P.S.

You know that uneasy pause before opening your monitoring dashboard? The one where you're hoping nothing's broken—but a part of you knows something probably is. Performance issues often start quietly: a few slow endpoints, a checkout that takes longer than usual, a graph that looks a little off. Before long, those small signals turn into alerts and support tickets.

We recently hosted our first-ever Peak Performance Summit in Bangalore, India, a one-day event focused on how value-based observability drives digital business outcomes. The summit brought together customers, partners, and technology leaders to share real-world experiences, live demos, and forward-looking ideas. The message running through every session was clear: performance isn’t just about speed. It’s about measurable business results.

Grafana Play is a free, publicly accessible sandbox environment where anyone can explore and learn about Grafana, no setup or sign-in required. It comes preloaded with sample dashboards demonstrating how to connect to data sources, build visualizations, and experiment with Grafana’s advanced features. Hosted on Grafana Cloud, Grafana Play has grown significantly over the years. With thousands of public dashboards, it’s now a go-to destination for Grafana learning and exploration.